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Dan Ashmore steps down from his role at Gleneagles, sets his sights on Edinburgh
Dan Ashmore has stepped down from his role at The Pompadour to become the new executive head chef of Gordon Ramsay Restaurants in edinburgh and the north of england.
The chef will oversee the group's restaurants as it pursues its expansion across Scotland and the North of England.
The former executive chef of Dean Banks at The Pompadour, who ran the restaurant at the Waldorf Astoria before it closed its doors in January 2020 and worked at Gleneagles before joining the MasterChef: The Professionals 2018 finalist to relaunch The Pompadour earlier this year, said he was "amazed and excited" to have been given such an opportunity, in what he called "one of those 'how did I end up here' moments."
"Amazing to be working with the man I grew up watching, reading his books and learning from," he said, announcing the move on social media.
"I’d like to thank Dean and the team at The Pompadour for their warm welcome, teachings and advice, as well as understanding. I’ve no doubt they will achieve amazing things and it’s been a privilege to be a small part of it," he added.
First focusing on the hospitality group's expansion in Edinburgh, the chef will continue to pursue plans in Scotland and the North of England as the group seeks to grow its offering there - including the upcoming launch of the first Bread Street Kitchen in Edinburgh.
As well as opening his cookery school in Woking earlier this month, Gordon Ramsay recently announced plans for a second restaurant at The Savoy, The River on October 11th, replacing Kasper's. The seafood restaurant, with a central bar offering oysters, caviar and ceviche will be overseen by executive chef Matt Worswick.
Meanwhile, the company's Street Burger and Street Pizza concepts continue to grow, having recently opened in Islington and Greenwich for the former and in Camden, Battersea, Southwark and Bread Street St Paul's for the latter.
What is Gordon Ramsay's net worth?
Gordon Ramsay's net worth is estimated to be £610M, with the chef reportedly taking home a huge £90M per year.
As well as his huge wealth and income as a restaurateur, Gordon is also regarded as one of Britain's top celebrity chefs.
As a TV personality, Gordon has worked on all of the major TV channels including BBC One, ITV and Channel 4, and is also a big name on US television.
How many restaurants does Gordon Ramsay Own?
According to his company website, Gordon Ramsay has 58 restaurants.
In London alone, there are 12 bars and restaurants owned by Gordon Ramsay.
Some of these include the three Michelin-starred Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Chelsea; the one Michelin-starred Pétrus by Gordon Ramsay in Knightsbridge; and the Savoy Grill - Gordon Ramsay, which previously held one Michelin star.
Gordon Ramsay has or currently owns restaurants in Scotland, Dubai, the US, France, Japan, Canada, Ireland, Qatar, Australia, Italy, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Czech Republic and South Africa.
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Dan Ashmore named executive head chef of Gordon Ramsay Restaurants in Edinburgh and North of England
Matt Abé, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay: 'We can say, 'back in my day,' but we're not back in your day, this is today and this is the reality. The world has changed and we have to change'
Gordon Ramsay to open a second restaurant at The Savoy, The River
Dan Ashmore steps down from his role at Gleneagles, sets his sights on Edinburgh
